How is a modded server different from vanilla?

A modded server changes gameplay through plugins: gather rates above 1x, kits, shops, teleports, custom loot tables or entirely new modes. Vanilla servers run the base game with no such changes. Facepunch requires any server that alters gameplay to appear in the Modded tab, so if you see a raised rate outside that tab, it is against the rules. Plugins that only affect admin tools or chat do not make a server modded.

What should I check before joining a modded server?

Start with the rate, because it changes how long a wipe lasts and how much you need to farm. Then look at the wipe schedule: some servers wipe weekly, others monthly, and blueprints may or may not reset. Region and group limit are next, especially if you play with a small team. The server's own page shows its recent player counts, so you can see whether it is busy at the times you play.

Do modded servers wipe blueprints?

It depends on the server. The monthly force wipe on the first Thursday resets the map for everyone, but blueprint wipes are a separate choice. Many modded servers wipe blueprints with the map, some keep them for several wipes. The server's page or its description will say which. If it does not, assume they wipe with the map.

Can I play on a modded server with the normal game client?

Yes. The mods run on the server, so you join with the standard Rust client and download nothing extra. You will see the effects in-game: faster gathering, shops, kits and so on. Some servers use custom maps, but those are also delivered by the server automatically.

Observation log

Top modded Rust servers

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#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
8001	RS-15140	Cobalt Studios - Bubbas Test Server45.61.173.40:28072	0/ ?				vanillamodded	12d 20h ago	–
8002	RS-15140	BerlogaRust [TEST] — DEV ONLY \| do not join45.94.37.197:27017	0/ 20				modded	20d 11h ago	–
8003	RS-8847	OLYMP RUST X50-X100 MAX 546.174.49.142:28016	0/ 100		5		50xmodded	7d 8h ago	–
8004	RS-10000	TOP SERVER IN THE WORLD46.174.53.72:28016	0/ 100		5		modded	3d 10h ago	–
8005	RS-15140	A Rust Server46.203.182.220:9009	0/ 40				modded	2d 18h ago	–
8006	RS-12636	A Shockbyte Rust Server51.81.176.114:24436	0/ 40				modded	1d 1h ago	–
8007	RS-15140	Project Fallout Vanilla \| No Team Limit \| Weekly Wipes51.81.49.81:27017	0/ 125				modded	7h ago	–
8008	RS-14094	[EU\|PvE] MGCDRP \| Events \| Economy \| Skills \| Wipe Vault51.89.59.242:28026	0/ 100	EU		monthly	moddedpve	1d 7h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8009	RS-15140	� Rusted Ant Colonies \| Private \| Vanilla \| 4500 Map5.41.157.74:28017	0/ 50				modded	48d 20h ago	–
8010	RS-5743	RustHaven \| 2X Vanilla Solo/Duo54.37.126.34:28017	0/ 2	EU			2xmodded	5d 9h ago	–
8011	RS-15140	[EU/EN] SINISTER \| VANILLA+ \|57.128.211.130:10006	0/ 100	EU			modded	4d 12h ago	–
8012	RS-15140	A Shockbyte Rust Server15.204.68.234:26914	0/ 40				modded	12d 2h ago	–
8013	RS-3370	UA \| MALINKA \| X2 \| PvE + PvP \| CUSTOM5.9.78.252:28025	0/ 100	EU		biweekly	2xmoddedpve	7d 15h ago	T− ~6d 8h
8014	RS-1932	Rust CPT Domination 10x PVE102.135.245.21:29022	0/ 60			biweekly	10xmoddedpve	11d 9h ago	T− ~2d 8h
8015	RS-15140	A Rust Server62.40.133.154:28017	0/ 2				modded	7d 13h ago	–
8016	RS-15140	PROJECT LAZARUS ORIGINAL \| DayZ 2x \| Weekly \| Max 4 \| Wiped 2/162.93.164.229:28014	0/ 20				2xmodded	21d 9h ago	–
8017	RS-5456	EZLogik Build Home (dev)64.223.131.132:28017	0/ 10				modded	13d 17h ago	–
8018	RS-15140	Die Jedi Scum64.31.32.2:28016	0/ 1000				modded	75d 4h ago	–
8019	RS-4620	WORKERS.GG US 2X Monthly64.40.8.66:28055	0/ 100	NA		monthly	2xmodded	21d 12h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8020	RS-15140	Crab Iron Oxide Server154.12.249.69:28015	0/ 80				modded	20d 22h ago	–
8021	RS-15140	Rust Server64.44.100.84:28016	0/ 50				modded	11d 14h ago	–
8022	RS-15140	The Twig Foundation65.108.204.35:28217	0/ 10	EU	trio	monthly	moddedpremium	21d 5h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8023	RS-10079	ALLIANT GAMES - DEVELOPMENT91.229.114.221:28006	0/ 1	NA			vanillamodded	2d 7h ago	–
8024	RS-15140	Rust 4500 \| Oxide \| 150人175.0.50.74:28017	0/ 150	EA			modded	3d 3h ago	–
8025	RS-15140	Rustline65.109.109.223:28017	0/ 40				modded	39d 9h ago	–
8026	RS-15140	Sufficool Server65.31.0.90:28016	0/ 10				modded	20d 21h ago	–
8027	RS-15140	Rustic Ruins [Temp] Test Serve66.165.249.10:28216	0/ 100				modded	762d 10h ago	–
8028	RS-15140	Rustwarden Test B (private test server)66.186.37.173:28117	0/ 10				modded	2d 16h ago	–
8029	RS-12123	Apollos Wasteland66.51.96.53:28056	0/ 75	NA	duo	monthly	modded	3d 14h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8030	RS-9199	3 DAYS TO LIVE 366.51.96.58:28006	0/ 6	EU	5	weekly	modded	resets	–
8031	RS-5548	RedMoon (In Development)91.229.114.221:28025	0/ 100	NA			vanillamodded	resets	–
8032	RS-5099	SourDiesel's Wasteland \| LOW POP \| WEEKLY91.229.114.221:28037	0/ 60	NA			vanillamodded	15h ago	–
8033	RS-3818	RustyOG Hardcore PvE \| Tough Survival • Zombies66.51.96.70:28051	0/ 50	NA		monthly	moddedpvehardcore	21d 11h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8034	RS-8933	MEVENT \| US x1000000 \| KITS \| NO BP155.103.86.38:27017	0/ 200	NA		monthly	1e+06xmodded	5d 9h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8035	RS-8964	RARustTesting66.51.99.118:34117	0/ 10				vanillamodded	4h ago	–
8036	RS-8125	Dead by Thursday66.51.99.23:28066	0/ 50	NA		monthly	modded	19d 18h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8037	RS-4333	<color=#ff0000>Welcome to HAWKS RUSTY BALLZ PVE SERVER!</color>91.229.114.24:28077	0/ 300	NA			vanillamoddedpve	18d 12h ago	–
8038	RS-7811	A Rust Server155.103.86.38:28047	0/ 40				vanillamodded	5d 10h ago	–
8039	RS-14812	brutus server66.51.99.60:28001	0/ 50	NA		biweekly	modded	13d 7h ago	T− ~16h
8040	RS-14639	My Untitled Rust Server66.51.99.65:28046	0/ 50				modded	10d 4h ago	–
8041	RS-6045	Pine Hosting - Rust Server66.51.99.66:28076	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	4d 20h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8042	RS-7508	Daily wipes, my ass hurts66.51.99.68:28031	0/ 50	EU		monthly	modded	4d 6h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8043	RS-15140	[EU][PVE] Get Tae Rust185.36.205.6:28066	0/ 100	EU			moddedpvepremium	49d 9h ago	–
8044	RS-6947	MICRO_SKIN_PREVIEW69.142.98.34:28216	0/ 10				modded	21d 11h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8045	RS-14975	Ron's DEV Rust Server70.176.240.249:28016	0/ 5				modded	9d 8h ago	–
8046	RS-15140	Niekamp Family Rust72.174.162.133:28017	0/ 10				modded	13d 6h ago	–
8047	RS-4581	Sidewalkchalk's73.167.244.211:28017	0/ 10				moddedhardcore	11d 22h ago	–
8048	RS-15140	715 Rust73.213.200.187:28017	0/ 50				modded	125d 18h ago	–
8049	RS-12083	BlackList73.245.117.33:28017	0/ 50				modded	21d 9h ago	T− 13d 13h FW
8050	RS-4198	Ultra.FAIL - 4x\|Solo-Quads\|Kits\|More+\|MonthlyBP73.79.32.42:28014	0/ 50	NA		monthly	4xvanillamodded	21d 10h ago	T− 13d 13h FW

Rank is the catalogue number: RS-070 is the 70th server on players over the last seven days. The bar under the players is how full the server is; the light curve its players hour by hour. Next wipe is an estimate (~) unless it is the force wipe (FW); hover a time for the reason.